Language/Paraguayan-guarani/Grammar/Negation
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In this lesson, we will learn about the basics of negation in Paraguayan Guaraní. Negation is an important part of any language, and it is essential to understand how to use it correctly in order to communicate effectively. We will look at the different ways to express negation in Paraguayan Guaraní, as well as some examples of how to use them.
Basics of Negation
Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Paraguayan Guaraní, there are two main ways to express negation: using the particle mbya or using the verb mba'e.
Using the Particle Mbya
The particle mbya is used to express negation in Paraguayan Guaraní. It is placed before the verb or adjective that is being negated. For example:
| Paraguayan Guaraní | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Mbya ha nde reko | mb-ya ha n-de re-ko | I don't want it |
| Mbya ha nde ryepy | mb-ya ha n-de ry-ep-y | I don't like it |
| Mbya ha nde ryepy | mb-ya ha n-de ry-ep-y | I don't have it |
| Mbya ha nde ryepy | mb-ya ha n-de ry-ep-y | I don't know it |
Using the Verb Mba'e
The verb mba'e is also used to express negation in Paraguayan Guaraní. It is placed after the verb or adjective that is being negated. For example:
| Paraguayan Guaraní | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ha nde reko mba'e | ha n-de re-ko mb-a-e | I don't want it |
| Ha nde ryepy mba'e | ha n-de ry-ep-y mb-a-e | I don't like it |
| Ha nde ryepy mba'e | ha n-de ry-ep-y mb-a-e | I don't have it |
| Ha nde ryepy mba'e | ha n-de ry-ep-y mb-a-e | I don't know it |
Examples
Now let's look at some examples of how to use negation in Paraguayan Guaraní.
| Paraguayan Guaraní | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Mbya ha nde rehe | mb-ya ha n-de re-he | I don't understand |
| Ha nde ryepy mba'e | ha n-de ry-ep-y mb-a-e | I don't like it |
| Mbya ha nde ryepy | mb-ya ha n-de ry-ep-y | I don't have it |
| Ha nde reko mba'e | ha n-de re-ko mb-a-e | I don't want it |
| Mbya ha nde ryepy | mb-ya ha n-de ry-ep-y | I don't know it |
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have looked at the basics of negation in Paraguayan Guaraní. We have seen how to use the particle mbya and the verb mba'e to express negation. We have also looked at some examples of how to use these forms of negation in sentences.
Remember, if you want to improve your Paraguayan Guaraní Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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